Wonderful walks await in Exmoor National Park, just a couple of miles north of 'Millbrook'

'Millbrook', a spacious Edwardian residence, has been extensively refurbished by the current owners and includes a former stable block that has potential for conversion into an annexe, subject to necessary planning consents.

Situated in a rural position on the edge of the hamlet of Yeo Mill, wonderful walks await just a couple of miles north in Exmoor National Park. The ancient bridge of Tarr Steps makes a great starting point for rambles through the wooded valley of the River Barle, while the heathland of Winsford Hill is home to the Anchor herd of Exmoor ponies, once preserved by the Acland family in the former Royal Forest of Exmoor.

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'Cary Cottage' is situated in Cockington, often referred to as the most beautiful village in England (Image: Stags)

'Cary Cottage' is a fabulous detached country home that’s full of character, with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning stove set into a stone fireplace. The property is situated in the village of Cockington, often referred to as the most beautiful village in England and home to the 460-acre Cockington Country Park, part of the UNESCO English Riviera Global Geopark.

Stroll through wild woodlands, formal gardens and nature reserves, before enjoying a restorative meal at The Drum Inn, a popular village pub that serves seasonal dishes of local ingredients.

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'Little Pethill' is close to the ancient oak woods and mossy boulders at Shaugh Bridge (Image: Stags)

This historic farmhouse boasts four acres of gardens and pasture, lending itself to excellent equestrian potential. Beyond the boundaries of 'Little Pethill', a 10-minute stroll to the north will bring you to wonderful walks through Dartmoor National Park.

Explore ancient oak woods and mossy boulders at Shaugh Bridge, passing the atmospheric Dewerstone Rocks and looking out for ruined walls from a 19th Century iron mine along the way. Head south for Plymbridge Woods, where a wildlife-rich circular walk can be enjoyed alongside the beautiful River Plym where, if you’re lucky, kingfishers, sea trout, dippers, peregrine falcon and deer can all be spotted.

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'Chaplains House' is a luxuriously-appointed granite-built Victorian villa with a self-contained five-star holiday accommodation on the lower ground floor. Princetown is the highest village in Dartmoor National Park and marks the starting point for a multitude of walks and cycle routes.

From the property, owners and Airbnb guests alike can step out on foot across spectacular heather-clad moorland, over rugged tors, through deep wooded valleys and alongside rushing streams. With 368 square miles to explore, you'll need never walk the same route twice!

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This elegant three-bedroom duplex apartment with spectacular sea views forms part of Maer Bay Court, originally built for General Gordon in 1840 but later occupied as a hotel before its conversion into 15 apartments in the 1950s.

Exmouth is the gateway town to the western end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which covers a 96-mile stretch to Studland Bay in Dorset. Take to the sweeping beaches in search of rocks and fossils to uncover detailed stories from the Earth’s ancient past, or follow the dramatic golden cliffs above for jaw-dropping sea views.

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'Easton Cottage' has a granite fireplace for warming up after a long wintry walk (Image: Stags)

Grade II Listed 'Easton Cottage' is brimming with original charm, including exposed beams, cottage windows and a traditional granite fireplace for warming up after a long wintry walk. Located in the north of Dartmoor National Park, close to the sought-after moorland town of Chagford, many thousands of beautiful, unspoilt acres lie on the doorstep of this property.

Less than two miles away, National Trust Castle Drogo is a dramatic settlement overlooking the Teign Gorge, with winding paths leading into the sheltered Teign Valley and its wildlife-rich riverbanks.

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'North Thorne Farm' is on the market for the first time in 90 years (Image: Stags)

Originally part of the Arlington Estate, 'North Thorne Farm' is on the market for the first time in 90 years. Beyond the walled farmhouse gardens, the farm’s 24 acres back onto Wistlandpound Reservoir.

Surrounded by a conifer plantation and run by the South West Lakes Trust, this haven for wildlife is home to waterfowl, coot, mallards and buzzards. Walkers of all ages and mobilities can take to the two-mile perimeter trail of the lake, pausing for a spot of birdwatching from the hide along the way.